Georgia NOW News for Saturday Jan. 3 and Sunday Jan. 4, 2026

Georgia is spotlighting resilience, policy shifts and community action across the state. A formerly homeless Atlanta veteran says stable housing has given her a sense of safety for the first time, as Atlanta Veterans Village works to provide same-day support for veterans on the brink of homelessness. U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff and a bipartisan group of senators are also pushing back against a Department of Defense decision to delay PFAS cleanup at military bases, warning of long-term health risks. Meanwhile, there were no executions in Georgia in 2025, and death penalty opponents are pressing to turn the current pause into permanent policy. Across metro Atlanta, a group of Buddhist monks is drawing crowds as they walk thousands of miles for peace, stopping in local communities along the way. Georgians are also adjusting to a slate of new laws taking effect Jan. 1, including tax cuts, new insurance notice requirements and expanded access to health savings accounts. And in Savannah, preservationists are marking the Historic Savannah Foundation’s 70th anniversary with a lecture highlighting Gullah Geechee history and heritage. Tune in 24/7 to Georgia NOW! Grab the app or listen online at heargeorgianow.com. #HearGeorgiaNow #GeorgiaNews #Veterans #Homelessness #GaPol #PFAS #DeathPenalty #PeaceWalk #NewLaws #HealthCare #Savannah #AtlantaNews